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DESKTOP PRINTER SERVICE MANUAL
REPLACING THE TOUCHSCREEN
Qualified service personnel only. See
Service Notes
(p.4).
It may be necessary to replace the printer touchscreen if it becomes damaged or experiences a failure.
Note: Take care not to discard any hardware you remove during this procedure, as you will need it
during the reinstallation.
Tools
●
2mm hex key
●
Phillips #1 screwdriver
●
Painter’s tape (or similar tape that will not leave residue on the printer)
TOUCHSCREEN REMOVAL
1.
Unload all print material from the printer. For more information, see
Unloading Plastic
and
Unloading
Fiber
, if applicable, in the
User Guide
.
2.
Power off and unplug the printer.
3.
Remove and set aside the Wi-Fi antenna / Ethernet cable.
4.
Disconnect the feed tube from the plastic extruder. Remove it from the printer and set it aside.
5.
Remove and set aside the print bed and any fiber spools.
6.
Tape the lid and visor of the printer closed to prevent them from accidentally opening.
7.
Carefully turn the printer upside down so that the bottom faces up and the back plate faces toward you.
8.
Use the Phillips screwdriver to remove the ten screws that hold the bottom panel in place.
9.
Remove the bottom plate from the printer and set it aside.
10.
The touchscreen and BeagleBone are located at the center of the front face of the printer, furthest away
from you. The motherboard is located near the rear face of the printer, closest to you.
Note: The metal cover over the BeagleBone may be black, silver, or orange; the color has no
bearing on these instructions.
